Controversial Radio Host Don Imus Dies at 79

Controversial radio legend Don Imus died this morning “after being hospitalized since Christmas Eve,” a family rep just announced.

— Matthew Belloni (@THRMattBelloni) December 27, 2019

Shocking news on the passing of my friend, Don Imus. He will long be remembered as one of the true giants in the history of radio. My thoughts and prayers to Deirdre and Wyatt. God speed.

— Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) December 27, 2019

I’ll never forget when Don Imus called the Rutgers women’s basketball team “nappy-headed hos” and “Jigaboos”….bye.

— Yesha (@YeshaCallahan) December 27, 2019

Rest in Piss Don Imus, your perm was weak you old bitch

— Sik Melinik AKA Scaramondo (@CrowleyHead) December 27, 2019

Don Imus has died at the age of 79.

Here him and his cohost calling the young black women of a college basketball team “nappy headed hoes” and “jigaboos”

I’m sure there are people in his life who mourn his loss but I’m not one of them. pic.twitter.com/Vj7AYUJJMa

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) December 27, 2019

I know Don Imus was far from perfect. I know he did and said lots of shit he shouldn’t have. I know he wasn’t always the kindest person. All that said, I grew up listening to him.

I discovered that I loved politics, sports & sarcasm listening to Imus. May he Rest Peace. 🥺 https://t.co/5bA5zwQM7M

— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) December 27, 2019

Yeah, no. Y’all really are not going to be out here telling black people to take the high road when it comes to Don Imus’ passing. pic.twitter.com/Yvs3OALEHP

— RACHEL MADDOW STAN ACCOUNT (@TVandSheetMasks) December 27, 2019

Morning Joe obviously owes its format to Don Imus. No one else could have gotten away with that much talk on cable news. Thanks for everything, Don, and Godspeed.

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) December 27, 2019

Whatever you thought of him, Don Imus was a significant force in American politics from the early ’90s until 2007. His show featured top national figures, including sitting presidents, and helped shape the national media conversation.

— Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) December 27, 2019